Rice Sides Beef Flavor
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including enriched flour or grain and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
18 listed · 6 flagged for reviewENRICHED PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE [RICE, NIACIN, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), FOLIC ACID], ENRICHED VERMICELLI [WHEAT AND DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLIC ACID], MALTODEXTRIN (CORN, POTATO), SALT, ONION POWDER, CORN STARCH, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, CARROTS*, CARAMEL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR (MILK), DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SULFITES (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Rice Sides Beef Flavor scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Milk)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Rice Sides Beef Flavor's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Parboiled Long Grain Rice [Rice, Niacin, Ferric Orthophosphate (Iron), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid], Enriched Vermicelli [Wheat And Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid].
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin (Corn, Potato), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: High Oleic Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sulfites (Used To Protect Quality).
Natural sources but industrial application.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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